A model championed in Philadelphia is now part of a sweeping new federal housing law.
Representatives from 12 Habitat affiliates across Pennsylvania organized 67 meetings with legislators in Harrisburg to advocate for affordable housing solutions.
Nearly 500 advocates came together to urge congressional leaders to expand the supply of starter homes and address the American housing crisis.
Representatives from 12 Pennsylvania Habitat affiliates gathered in Harrisburg to meet with local elected officials and show support for smart affordable housing policy.
Representatives from Habitat affiliates across the Commonwealth traveled to Harrisburg on April 9 to meet with legislators and advocate for smarter policies and increased funding for affordable housing and critical home repairs.
Learn how Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and the pro bono hub Philly VIP are teaming up to clear titles and provide estate planning for the residents of the Sharswood neighborhood.
In the Philly area, those making $100,000 or more can afford to buy at least 60% of houses. Only 20% of Black and Hispanic households earn that much.
The NBC10 Investigators revealed failures in Philadelphia’s affordable housing programs. But Habitat for Humanity is showing how to effectively get low-income people into good homes.
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The affordability crisis hits renters harder than owners. Philadelphia Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) estimates the city needs about 70,000 affordable rental units to meet demand.
The Philadelphia Tribune
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03) is pushing to include substantial renter and homeowner aid in a potential congressional COVID-19 relief deal.